On June 5th the Ambassador hosted a celebration of the 168th anniversary of the Danish Constitution.

More than 600 guests were at the residence to celebrate, with Danish Minister of Defense, Claus Hjort Frederiksen, kicking off the night with the traditional constitution speech. Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus co-chair Congressman Tom Cole then spoke about the strong bond between Denmark and the United States, which was underlined by the attendance of several members of congress.

As Warrior Week was the week leading up to the Constitution Day, a week you can read more about HERE, numerous Danish and American veterans were also in attendance. Jacob Panton-Kristiansen, a Danish wounded veteran, gave a stirring speech, which left everyone very emotional. As Ambassador Lars Lose said following the event:

“I am truly grateful that we were joined by Danish and American veterans and their families. It was a true honor for everybody here at the Embassy that we got this chance to say thank you for your service to our countries. A special shout out goes to Jacob Panton-Kristiansen who works day and night to assist his fellow Danish veterans, and who gave an incredible speech that reminded all of us of why Denmark and the US stand shoulder to shoulder around the world.”

The residence and garden had been transformed into the most incredible setting for a festive night, showcasing Danish art, food and drinks. Particularly the signature cocktails made with Danish aquavit proved very popular. Following the speeches, live jazz music was played all night, with the dance floor quickly being filled. Financial support from ADBC made the event possible, and donations from Danish suppliers of cheese, flødeboller and chocolate made sure everyone got to try a taste of Denmark.

The event will be a flagship event for the Embassy going forward, so mark your calendars for 5th of June, 2018.